How to Build a Kite
- http://www.2020site.org/kite/
Includes links to several types of kites and the science of kites.
National Kite Month - http://nationalkitemonth.org/
Includes information on National Kite Month (April 1-May 5), but also includes history of kites, and links for teachers and students.
Kitez.com - http://design.and.construction.kitez.com/
Page of links to other websites about kite construction
The Virtual Kite Zoo - http://www.kites.org/zoo/
Lots of information about types of kites, history, terminology etc. Includes a teacher link for using kites in the classroom. Great resource!
Kite Builder - http://www.kitebuilder.com/
Lots of kite plans – the Simple kits plans include photographs to help with construction
How to Go and Fly a Kite - http://www.skratch-pad.com/kites/
Very simple and kid friendly – includes stories for history of kites
ReedDesign: Kites - http://www.reeddesign.co.uk/kites.htm
Includes link for how to calculate altitude of kites.